All this and more as we round up the latest gossip and rumours in today's Liverpool transfer news column. Rennes are said to be holding out for €65 million (£56 million), with Chelsea some €15 million below that and "reluctant to meet the asking price." He can earn €20 million [£17.3 million] gross per year and receive a big signing fee, together with his agent. Clearly they haven't been reading the Liverpool transfer roundup, as the Greek Scouser is only leaving Rome if the Giallorossi can source a replacement. Nonsense of the dayView 7 Images Didi Hamann has suggested a Liverpool transfer that might be more than a little unpopular.